Buyer Analyst

nVent•Anoka, MN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. This position is fully onsite and located at our Anoka, MN facility. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Review demand signals and place purchase orders to fulfill raw material component requirements. Manage open purchase order dates, monitor vendor on-time delivery, and support vendor development. Maintain data integrity in key system fields to ensure accurate demand signaling and order placement. Use data and analytics to identify supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to implement solutions. Share material availability updates with Production Planning, Operations, and other cross-functional teams. Analyze inventory levels and stock positions to optimize raw material component availability. Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align on replenishment strategies and identify improvement opportunities. Collaborate with Quality teams on return material authorizations and engage suppliers in regular business reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is required.
3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related field required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with ERP and MRP systems.
Skilled in using data and analytics to inform decision-making and forecast requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Review demand signals and place purchase orders to fulfill raw material component requirements.
Manage open purchase order dates, monitor vendor on-time delivery, and support vendor development.
Maintain data integrity in key system fields to ensure accurate demand signaling and order placement.
Use data and analytics to identify supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to implement solutions.
Share material availability updates with Production Planning, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
Analyze inventory levels and stock positions to optimize raw material component availability.
Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align on replenishment strategies and identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Quality teams on return material authorizations and engage suppliers in regular business reviews.

Benefits

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
Pay Transparency
At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.
We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
People are our most valuable asset.
Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.